July 4th Family Festival

July 4th Family Festival

Celebrate your independence in Northglenn!

The July 4th Family Festival is Northglenn’s signature event. Come prepared to spend the day at the park, similar to a large picnic, with family-friendly events and activities. Camp out in the park to watch the fireworks shoot off from Webster Lake as choreographed music plays in the background.

Fireworks launched on Webster Lake. (In case of inclement weather, fireworks will be displayed on July 5th at 9:30 p.m.)

Activities

Northglenn Senior Organization Bake Sale 8 a.m. until all the items are sold | West side of Webster LakeEnjoy a tasty treat, including wonderful desserts and a delicious array of homemade goodies.

B Community and Food Booths10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Community Center Drive and East Parking LotCommunity groups and vendors attending include masseuses, local business opportunities, crafts and city booths with important information for residents. Come hungry for the food vendors, who will have all types of fair food and drinks. Vendors only take cash. An ATM will be on site if needed.

Playful City USA Water Play Area11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Southwest side of Webster LakeEnjoy free and fun water activities – including a 35-foot Slip-N-Slide – in celebration of the city’s status as a Playful City USA.

Kids Fun Area1 – 9 p.m. | Open grass area near basketball courtFun activities include an inflatable slide, Avalanche Mountain, Belly Bounce Tiger Jumping Castle and a huge obstacle course. Single ride passes or all-day wristbands are available to buy. A video gaming station will be on the east side.

Northglenn-Thornton Rotary Club Ducky Derby2:30-5 p.m. | Farmers’ Highline CanalThe first duck across the finish line wins $3,000 and the next 100+ ducks take home other great prizes. Ducks can be purchased at www.northglennthorntonrotary.org or on-site at the event. Cost is $5 for one duck, $20 for 5 ducks. You can vote for your favorite decorated duck while you watch the race!

Pedal Boat Rides8 am.-7 p.m. | West Edge of Webster LakeHave a fun time on the lake. Cost is $3 a person for 30 minutes.

Events

Firecrackers and Flapjacks Run Registration/check-in: 6 a.m.; 4-Mile Run & Walk: 7:30 a.m. | Starting Spot: Southeast side of Webster LakeThe 4-mile run and walk begins at the park and follows the Farmers’ Highline Canal to Winburn Park before returning to the start. Register before July 2 for $30. Register on race day for $35. The top overall male and female racers win a free shoe voucher from Road Runner Sports. The top three finishers in six age groups receive medals. Register online at www.northglenn.org/recxpress or call 303-450-8800.

Bike, Trike and Wheelchair & Patriotic Pooch ParadesSign up: 8:30-9:20 a.m.; Start: Bike, Trike and Wheelchair at 9:30 a.m.; Pooch Parade follows | Starting line/sign up: Northwest corner of Webster Lake
Youth ages 3 to 11 are invited to decorate their bike, trike or wheelchair before parading around the lake!
After that, turn your canine into a walking USA billboard and guide them around in the parade. All dogs must be on a leash and have current vaccinations.
Both parades will have awards.

July 4th Car Show
Registration/arrival starts at 7:30 a.m.; Car show runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Awards ceremony at 2:15 p.m. | Between City Hall and the Northglenn Recreation Center
Check out the classic, antique and vintage cars, as well as motorcycles, trucks and select new vehicles. Spots are available – register for $25 before June 15 and $35 from June 16 to July 4. Car owners receive a t-shirt, dash plaque and other great prizes. Awards will be presented in 12 categories and voted on by the public and by car owners.
• July 4th Car Show Application

Soul-X Concert6:30 & 8 p.m. | Southeast stageSoul-X is a 10- piece band that has a unique combination of live vocals, professional musicianship, experience, and unparalleled crowd interaction. Come ready to dance!

Fireworks Display!9:30 p.m. | Set off on Webster LakeWhat better way to celebrate our nation’s birthday and the freedoms we enjoy than a great fireworks display? If the fireworks are not shot by 10 p.m. due to weather, they will be fired on July 5 at 9:30 p.m.

Road Detour & Closure

• Community Center Drive bordering E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park will be closed from 4:30 a.m. to 12 midnight for the event. Traffic will detour around City Hall.
• The detour route will close to traffic from 9 p.m. until about 10:15 for the fireworks show.

Parking

Parking will be available at:
• The Wagon Road RTD Parking lot (fees may be assessed)
• Behind City Hall
• Northglenn Recreation Center
• Ramada Plaza
• Metro North BuildingNo event parking is permitted at the Webster Lake Promenade.• A drop off area will be available in the park’s west parking lot for large items.
• Handicap parking spaces will be available in the east and west parking lots of the park. You will need a handicap placard.

Pavilions

Want to rent one of the many pavilions in the park for the day? They are available on a first-come, first-served basis by calling 303-450-8800. Payment is due at the time of reservation.